Having opened fire station six in 2020, I have pushed to advance needed additional stations and am proud to say that stations seven and eight are under construction and plan to open in the fall of 2023.  With a more urban and vertical style of development being built, I continue to ensure that our fire fighters have the necessary equipment to protect them and allow them to do their job.  With this changing landscape, including increasing calls for service that are medical related, it is important that we are focusing our resources appropriately to address not only the immediate needs but any future challenges as well.